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What My Dog Can’t Eat? 10 Human Foods Harmful to Dogs

So, if you are wondering “can dog eats chocolates?” the answer is a big NO. This is because of certain toxins found in chocolate that dogs are incapable of metabolizing resulting in severe diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and followed by death.

But what other human foods not to feed your dog?

There are quite a few to be aware of, including:

Grapes and Raisins: Raisins and grapes are extremely dangerous for your beloved dog and can cause their kidneys to fail. Even small amounts of grapes and raisins can make your dog sick, so it’s important to avoid giving them to your dog altogether.

Onions: In large doses, onions can cause damage to the red blood cells leading to anemia. Onion toxicity in dogs can cause vomiting, bloody urine, weakness, panting, elevated heart rate and collapse.

Avocado:Avocado contains a toxin called persin, which can cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats. And the large pit they contain can cause an obstruction if swallowed. It may lead to fluid accumulation in their lungs and chest, which can cause breathing difficulties, oxygen deprivation, and even death.

Coffee and Tea: Dogs are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than humans, and even moderate ingestion can cause death in small dogs. Common items that contain caffeine include coffee, soda, tea, energy drinks, and diet pills as well as coffee grounds and tea bags.

Garlic: In large doses, garlic can cause oxidative damage to the red blood cells which can lead to anemia. Garlic poisoning in dogs can cause vomiting, bloody urine, weakness, panting, elevated heart rate and collapse.

Lemons and Limes: This is because the skins of lemons and limes contain a substance called psoralen, which can cause dogs to have gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.

Raw Eggs:An enzyme present in raw eggs interferes with the absorption of a vitamin in dogs, which can cause skin or coat problems down the road. Raw foods also pose a risk of salmonella, as they do in humans.